PKG00264991-instructions.pdf

OMB No. 1121-0329 Approval Expires 12/31/2023

U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office for Victims of Crime

Field-Generated Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement Assistance Listing Number # 16.320

Grants.gov Opportunity Number: O-OVC-2021-60009

Solicitation Release Date: January 14, 2021 12:30 PM

Version: 1

Grants.gov Deadline: March 01, 2021 11:59 PM

Application JustGrants Deadline: March 15, 2021 11:59 PM

Overview The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications to support innovative training and technical assistance (TTA) initiatives to support jurisdictions throughout the country that are engaged in identifying victims of human trafficking and investigating and prosecuting human trafficking and related crimes. This program furthers the Department’s mission by improving 1) state and local jurisdictions’ capacities to respond more effectively to human trafficking, and (2) the functioning of the criminal justice system through the investigation and prosecution of these complex cases.

This solicitation incorporates the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide by reference. The OJP Grant Application Resource Guide provides guidance to applicants on how to prepare and submit applications for funding to OJP. If this solicitation expressly modifies any provision in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide, the applicant is to follow the guidelines in this solicitation as to that provision.

Solicitation Categories

This solicitation does not include Solicitation Categories.

Eligible Applicants:

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For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Small businesses

OVC will consider applications under which two or more entities would carry out the federal award; however, only one entity may be the applicant. Any others must be proposed as subrecipients (subgrantees). The applicant must be the entity that would have primary responsibility for carrying out the award, including administering the funding and managing the entire program. For additional information on subawards, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

OVC may elect to fund applications submitted under this FY 2021 solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on, among other considerations, the merit of the applications and on the availability of appropriations.

To advance Executive Order 13929 on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, the Attorney General determined that all state, local, and university or college law enforcement agencies must be certified by an approved independent credentialing body or have started the certification process to be eligible for fiscal year (FY) 2021 DOJ discretionary grant funding. To become certified, the law enforcement agency must meet two mandatory conditions: (1) the agency’s use of force policies adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws; and (2) the agency’s use of force policies prohibit chokeholds except in situations where use of deadly force is allowed by law. The certification requirement also applies to law enforcement agencies receiving DOJ discretionary grant funding through a subaward. For detailed information on this new certification requirement, please visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/SafePolicingEO to access the Standards for Certification on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, Implementation Fact Sheet, and List of Designated Independent Credentialing Bodies.

All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit or management fee.

Nonprofit organizations that hold money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in 26 U.S.C. § 511(a) are not eligible to apply.

Contact Information For technical assistance with submitting the SF-424 and SF- LLL in Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, at Grants.gov customer support webpage, or email at support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays.

For technical assistance with submitting the full application in DOJ’s Justice Grants System (JustGrants), contact the JustGrants Service Desk at JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov or at

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833-872-5175. The JustGrants Service Desk operates 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday - Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

An applicant that experiences unforeseen Grants.gov or JustGrants technical issues beyond its control that prevent it from submitting its application by the deadline must email the contact identified below within 24 hours after the application deadline to request approval to submit its application after the deadline.

For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the Response Center by telephone at 800–851–3420 or TTY 301–240–6310 (hearing impaired only), or by email at grants@ncjrs.gov. Response Center hours of operation are 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation closing date.

Submission Information In FY 2021, applications will be submitted to DOJ in a NEW two-step process.

Step 1: Applicants will submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html. To register in Grants.gov, applicants will need to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and System for Award Management (SAM) registration or renewal.

Step 2: Applicants will submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov.

To be considered timely, the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline.

OJP encourages applicants to review, the “How to Apply" section in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Pre-Application Webinar

OVC will conduct one pre-application webinar during which OVC staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question and answer session with interested potential applicants. Participation is optional. When the webinar has been scheduled, the details and registration information will be available at https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/funding-webinars.

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Contents

Contact Information Program Description

Overview Statutory Authority Specific Information Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline Evidence-Based Programs or Practices Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities . 8

Federal Award Information Awards, Amounts and Durations Continuation Funding Intent Availability of Funds Types of Awards Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation: Waiver . 10 Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) Limitation on Use of Funds Financial Management and System of Internal Controls

Eligibility Information Application and Submission Information

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) . 12 Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) Proposal Abstract Proposal Narrative Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline Budget and Associated Documentation

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Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) Employee Compensation Waiver Financial Management Questionnaire (including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation Additional Application Components Tribal Authorizing Resolution Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement Position Descriptions and Resumes Project Time-Task Plan Disclosures and Assurances Disclosure of Lobbying Activities DOJ Certified Standard Assurances Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements . 17 Applicant Disclosure and Justification - DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) How to Apply Submission Dates and Time

Application Review Information Review Criteria Review Process

Federal Award Administration Information Federal Award Notices Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements . 20

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) Other Information

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C.

552a) Provide Feedback to OJP Performance Measures

Application Checklist

Program Description Overview OVC seeks to assist state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in more effectively responding to and combatting all forms of human trafficking, as defined by 22 USC 7102, by collaborating with the field to identify, develop, and build a set of innovative training and technical assistance (TTA) resources that can be used to address gaps in knowledge and training, strengthen programming, build capacity, solve problems, and model new approaches. Applications under this program should not duplicate other OJP-funded solicitations and should have the potential to broadly benefit the field.

This grant announcement does not solicit applications from individual jurisdictions to fund state or local anti-human trafficking efforts.

TTA providers under this solicitation are expected to coordinate with other OVC-funded TTA programs that offer a range of services to support victims of human trafficking and multidisciplinary task forces.

Statutory Authority 34 U.S. Code § 20705

Specific Information This TTA program will support jurisdictions to— investigate and prosecute acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons and related offenses that occur, in whole or part, within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.

train law enforcement personnel on how to identify victims of severe forms of human trafficking in persons and related offenses.

educate and train law enforcement personnel in how to establish trust of persons subjected to trafficking and encourage cooperation with prosecution efforts.

Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline Goal

Develop TTA to improve the ability of state, local, and tribal law enforcement to identify victims of human trafficking and related offenses and to investigate and prosecute such offenses.

Objectives

Develop and/or implement innovative and/or strategic approaches, tools, and resources to assist law enforcement in meeting the goal above.

Provide TTA to state, local, and tribal jurisdictions to assist law enforcement in meeting the goal above. Applicants may propose a law enforcement and/or prosecution TTA resource, strategy, approach, or model to test or implement at the local, state, or tribal level, that has potential to be applicable at a national level. Examples could include, but are not limited to, complex case investigations, model community assessments, law enforcement organizational structure, and other field-generated needs. OVC encourages applicants to propose projects that address emerging and pressing challenges related to the stated goal.

Deliverables

Applicants must clearly identify any tangible deliverables such as type and quantity of training, resource for task forces, model, policy, or other deliverables that may be produced by the grant end date that will assist the delivery of the innovative TTA approach (e.g., curricula, written or video/media products, websites).

All successful applicants must produce a final summary report of the project describing project activities, lessons learned, and, where applicable, an assessment of project effectiveness and impact (i.e., any pilot or implementation efforts).

The Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables are directly related to the performance measures that demonstrate the results of the work completed, as discussed under the Application and Submission Information.

Evidence-Based Programs or Practices OJP strongly emphasizes the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program development in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. For additional information and resources on evidence-based programs or practices, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities OJP may conduct or support an evaluation of the programs and activities funded under this solicitation. For additional information, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide section entitled “Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities.”

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Awards, Amounts and Durations Anticipated Number of Awards

Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards $500,000.00

Period of Performance Start Date

10/1/21 12:00 AM

Period of Performance Duration (Months)

Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $2,000,000.00

Additional Information Under this solicitation, only one application by any particular applicant entity will be considered. An entity may, however, be proposed as a subrecipient (subgrantee) in more than one application.

Continuation Funding Intent OVC may, in certain cases, provide additional funding in future years to awards made under this solicitation, through continuation awards. OJP will consider, among other factors, OJP’s strategic priorities, a recipient’s overall management of the award, and progress of award funded work, when making continuation award decisions.

Availability of Funds This solicitation, and awards (if any are made) under this solicitation, are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by the agency or by law. In addition, nothing in this solicitation is intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

OVC expects to make awards under this solicitation as cooperative agreements, which provide for OJP to have substantial involvement in carrying out award activities. See the “Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Award recipients and subrecipients (including recipients or subrecipients that are pass-through entities) must, as described in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as set out at 2 C.F.R. 200.303, comply with standards for financial and program management. The “Part 200 Uniform Requirements” means the DOJ regulation at 2 C.F.R. Part 2800, which adopts (with certain modifications) the provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200. See OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement This solicitation does not require a match.

Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide information on Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs).

Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation:

Waiver See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide information on Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver.

Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs.

Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Costs Associated with Language Assistance.

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The following statutory language applies to all funding subject to 22 U.S.C. 7110(g) awarded under this solicitation:

Restriction on programs.1.

No funds made available to carry out this chapter, or any amendment made by this chapter, may be used to promote, support, or advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to preclude assistance designed to promote the purposes of this Act by ameliorating the suffering of, or health risks to, victims while they are being trafficked or after they are out of the situation that resulted from such victims being trafficked.

Restriction on organizations.2.

No funds made available to carry out this chapter, or any amendment made by this chapter, may be used to implement any program that targets victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons described in section 7102(9)(A) of this title through any organization that has not stated in either a grant application, a grant agreement, or both, that it does not promote, support, or advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution. The preceding sentence shall not apply to organizations that provide services to individuals solely after they are no longer engaged in activities that resulted from such victims being trafficked.

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls

Award recipients and subrecipients (including recipients or subrecipients that are pass-through entities) must, as described in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as set out at 2 C.F.R. 200.303, comply with standards for financial and program management. The “Part 200 Uniform Requirements” means the DOJ regulation at 2 C.F.R. Part 2800, which adopts (with certain modifications) the provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200. See OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Eligibility Information For eligibility information, see the title page.

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Application and Submission Information The following application elements MUST be included in the application submission for an application to meet the basic minimum requirements (BMR) to advance to peer review and receive consideration for funding:

Proposal Abstract, Proposal Narrative, Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (web-based form)

See the “Application Elements and Formatting Instructions” section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on what happens to an application that does not contain all the specified elements or that is nonresponsive to the scope of the solicitation.

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance

(SF-424)

The SF-424 will be submitted in Grants.gov. The SF-424 is a required standard form used as a cover sheet for submission of pre-applications, applications, and related information. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information on completing the SF-424.

Intergovernmental Review: This solicitation (“funding opportunity”) is not subject to Executive Order 12372. (In completing the SF-424, an applicant is to answer question 19 by selecting the response that the “Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.”) [

Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) The Standard Applicant Information section of the JustGrants application is pre-populated with the SF-424 data submitted in Grants.gov. Applicants will need to review the Standard Applicant Information in JustGrants and make edits as needed. Within this section, applicants will need to: add zip codes for areas affected by the project; confirm their Authorized Representative; and verify the organization's legal name and address.

Proposal Abstract A proposal abstract (no more than 400 words) summarizing the proposed project including primary activities, products and deliverables, the service area, and who will benefit from the proposed project, will be completed in the JustGrants Web-based form.

Proposal Narrative The proposal narrative should be submitted as an attachment in JustGrants. The attached document should be double-spaced, using a standard 12-point Times New Roman font; have no less than 1-inch margins; and should not exceed 20 pages. Pages

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The following sections must be included as part of the proposal narrative:

a. Description of the Issue (15 percent) Describe generally the need for and existing gaps in TTA specific to anti-human trafficking efforts, with specific attention to law enforcement and prosecution’s ability to effectively identify victims and prosecute cases. Clearly identify the problem to be addressed. Applicants must document and provide citations for relevant and current research, national reports, documents, and statistics that support the identified gap, need, and proposed approach.

b. Project Design and Implementation (35 percent) The application must provide a clear link between the proposed activities and the need identified in the “Description of the Issue” section above.

Describe how the TTA objectives will be linked to meaningful and measurable outcomes consistent with best practices and knowledge base on anti-human trafficking efforts.

Describe how the TTA will include data-driven and evidence-informed approaches, incorporate innovate and adult learning principles, or how it will be based upon current research knowledge and/or data pertaining to victim-centered approaches to human trafficking.

Identify methods to promote lessons learned broadly to the field.

c. Capabilities and Competencies (30 percent)

Describe the organization’s ability to provide national, proactive, comprehensive, timely, and user-friendly TTA; and describe the protocols for the delivery, tracking, assessment, and follow-up on these TTA services.

Describe the organization’s expertise in delivering and implementing TTA on the specific activities as described in the solicitation.

Provide examples of the organization’s experience in using TTA strategies that include developing tools and resources and using distance learning, peer-to-peer consultations, and onsite and offsite technical assistance. List the subject matter experts with whom the organization plans to work to deliver TTA services.

For each subject matter expert, include a letter of support and a copy of their résumé.

Describe the management structure and outline the organization’s ability to conduct the individual activities.

Describe the organization and staff’s experience specific to practical experience with human trafficking task forces, multidisciplinary partnerships, designing and delivering training curricula, and investigating or prosecuting human trafficking cases.

Discuss the ability to recruit and partner with individuals and other organizations with the expertise to enhance the organization’s and staff’s experience in developing and providing TTA.

Include position descriptions for the key positions.

d. Plan for Collecting the Data Required for this Solicitation’s Performance Measures (10 percent)

This section must include the following information:

A plan for collecting all of the performance measures data required by this solicitation.1.

A description of the qualifications of the key staff who will be responsible for collecting2.

data and reporting performance measures in JustGrants.

OJP will require each successful applicant to submit regular performance data that demonstrate the results of the work carried out under the award. The performance data directly relate to the goals, objectives, and deliverables identified under “Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables” in the Program Description.

Award recipients will be required to submit performance measure data and performance reports in JustGrants. Examples of the performance measures questionnaire can be found at https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures-overview. Further guidance on the post-award submission process will be provided, if selected for award.

e. Budget (10 percent) Provide a budget that is complete, cost effective, and allowable (e.g., reasonable, allocable, and necessary for project activities). Generally speaking, a reasonable cost is a cost that, in its nature or amount, does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the costs. The budget should include significant monies dedicated to provision of subject matter experts, delivery of trainings, and to support peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Budget narratives should demonstrate generally how the applicant will maximize cost effectiveness of grant expenditures. Budget narratives should demonstrate cost effectiveness in relation to potential alternatives and the objectives of the program.

Note: Applicants are not required to submit performance data with the application. Rather, performance measures information is included as an alert that successful applicants will be required to submit performance data as part of the reporting requirements under an award.

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Note on Project Evaluations

An applicant that proposes to use award funds through this solicitation to conduct project evaluations must follow the guidance under “Note on Project Evaluations” in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline Applicants will submit the program goals, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in the JustGrants web-based form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Budget and Associated Documentation Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form)a.

Applicants will complete the JustGrants web-based budget form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Indirect Cost Rate Agreementb.

Applicants will submit their indirect cost rate agreement by uploading the agreement as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnairec.

(including applicant disclosure of high risk status)

Applicants will download the questionnaire in JustGrants and submit by uploading the completed questionnaire as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensationd.

If applicable, applicants will submit a description of the process used to determine compensation by uploading the document and an attachment in JustGrants. See the “Application Attachments” section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information.

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) Applicants will complete the JustGrants web-based budget form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

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Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) Applicants will submit their indirect cost rate agreement by uploading the agreement as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Employee Compensation Waiver See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver

Financial Management Questionnaire (including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) Applicants will download the questionnaire in JustGrants and submit by uploading the completed questionnaire as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation If applicable, applicants will submit a description of the process used to determine compensation by uploading the document as an attachment in JustGrants. See the “Application Attachments” section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information.

Additional Application Components Applicants will attach the additional requested documentation in JustGrants.

Tribal Authorizing Resolution If applicable, applicants will submit the Tribal Authorizing Resolution by uploading the resolution as an attachment in JustGrants. An application in response to this solicitation may require inclusion of information related to a tribal authorizing resolution as an attachment. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on tribal authorizing resolutions.

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement If an application proposes research (including research and development) and/or evaluation, the applicant must demonstrate research/evaluation independence and integrity, including appropriate safeguards, before it may receive award funds. Applicants will submit a description of their research and evaluation independence and integrity by uploading the document as an attachment in JustGrants. For additional information regarding demonstrating research/evaluation independence

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Position Descriptions and Resumes

Position descriptions and resumes for key positions should be tailored to the applicant to demonstrate qualifications of staff involved in the project.

Project Time-Task Plan

Attach a 3-year project timeline, with an estimated start date of October 1, 2021, that identifies each project objective, activity, expected completion date, and responsible person or organization.

Disclosures and Assurances Applicants will complete the following disclosures and assurances.

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Applicants will complete and submit the SF-LLL in Grants.gov. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances See the DOJ Certified Standard Assurances in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items Applicants will complete the JustGrants web-based Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Applicants will review and accept the DOJ Certified Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, O-OVC-2021-60009 https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#research-evaluation https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#apply https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#apply https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#administrative https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#applicant-disclosure-pending-applications

Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. See OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Applicant Disclosure and Justification - DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable)

If applicable, applicants will submit the Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. A DOJ High Risk Grantee is a recipient that has received a DOJ High Risk designation based on a documented history of unsatisfactory performance, financial instability, management system or other internal control deficiencies, or noncompliance with award terms and conditions on prior awards, or that is otherwise not responsible.

How to Apply Applicants will submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html.

Applicants will submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov.

For additional information, see the “How to Apply” section in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Submission Dates and Time The SF-424 and the SF-LLL will be submitted in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m., eastern time (ET) on March 1, 2021. OJP urges applicants to submit applications at least 72 hours prior to the application due date to allow time for the applicant to receive validation messages or rejection notifications from Grants.gov and to correct in a timely fashion any problems that may have caused a rejection notification.

The full application will be submitted in JustGrants on March 15, 2021 by 11:59 p.m., eastern time

(ET).

To be considered timely, the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline.

Application Review Information Review Criteria

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Applications that meet basic minimum requirements will be evaluated by peer reviewers.

Applications will be evaluated on how the proposed project/program addresses the following criteria:

Statement of the Problem/Description of the Issue 15%- evaluate the applicant’s1.

understanding of the program/issue to be addressed.

Project Design and Implementation 35%- evaluate the adequacy of the proposal, including the2.

goals, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

Capabilities and Competencies 30%- evaluate administrative and technical capacity of the3.

applicant to successfully accomplish the goals and objectives.

Plan for Collecting the Data Required for this Solicitation’s Performance Measures 10% -4.

evaluate the applicant’s understanding of the performance data reporting requirements and the plan for collecting the required data.

Budget 10% - evaluate for completeness, cost effectiveness, and allowability (e.g.,5.

reasonable, allocable, and necessary for project activities).

Additional Review Criteria

Other important considerations for OVC include geographic diversity, strategic priorities, available funding, past performance, and the extent to which the Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (web-based form) accurately explain project costs that are reasonable, necessary, and otherwise allowable under federal law and applicable federal cost principles.

Review Process Applications submitted under this solicitation that meet basic minimum requirements, will be evaluated for technical merit by a peer review panel(s) in accordance with OJP peer review policy and procedures using the stated review criteria above.

OJP screens applications to ensure they meet the basic minimum requirements prior to conducting peer review. Although specific requirements may vary, the following are common requirements applicable to all solicitations for funding under OJP programs:

The application must be submitted by an eligible type of applicant.

The application must request funding within programmatic funding constraints (if applicable).

The application must be responsive to the scope of the solicitation.

The application must include all items necessary to meet the basic minimum requirements.

Pursuant to the Part 200 Uniform Requirements, before award decisions are made, OJP also reviews information related to the degree of risk posed by the applicant. Among other things to help assess whether an applicant that has one or more prior federal awards has a satisfactory record with respect to performance, integrity, and business ethics, OJP checks whether the applicant is listed in SAM as excluded from receiving a federal award.

In addition, if OJP anticipates that an award will exceed $250,000 in federal funds, OJP also must review and consider any information about the applicant that appears in the non-public segment of the integrity and performance system accessible through SAM (currently, the Federal Awardee

Performance and Integrity Information System, FAPIIS).

Important note on FAPIIS: An applicant, may review and comment on any information about itself that currently appears in FAPIIS and was entered by a federal awarding agency. OJP will consider any such comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in FAPIIS, in its assessment of the risk posed by the applicant.

Absent explicit statutory authorization or written delegation of authority to the contrary, all final award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General, who may take into account not only peer review ratings and OVC recommendations, but also other factors as indicated in this section.

Federal Award Administration Information Federal Award Notices See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on award notifications and instructions.

Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements If selected for funding, in addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the OJP-approved application, the recipient must comply with all award conditions, and all applicable requirements of federal statutes and regulations (including applicable requirements referred to in the assurances and certifications executed in connection with award acceptance).

For additional information on these legal requirements, see the “Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide.

Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses An application in response to this solicitation may require inclusion of information related to information technology security. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on information technology security.

General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements In addition to the deliverables described in Program Description section, any recipient of an award under this solicitation will be required to submit certain reports and data.

Required reports. Recipients typically must submit quarterly financial reports, semi-annual progress reports, final financial and progress reports, and, if applicable, an annual audit report in accordance with the Part 200 Uniform Requirements or specific award conditions. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent. (In appropriate cases, OJP may require additional reports.)

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See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information on specific post-award reporting requirements, including performance measures data.

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) For contact information for Grants.gov, see Grants.gov Contact Information.

Other Information Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C.

552a) See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a).

Provide Feedback to OJP See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on how to provide feedback to OJP.

Performance Measures

Award recipients will be required to submit performance measure data and performance reports in JustGrants. Examples of the performance measures questionnaire can be found at https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures-overview. Further guidance on the post-award submission process will be provided, if selected for award.

Application Checklist Field-Generated Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement

This application checklist has been created as an aid in developing an application.

What an Applicant Must Do:

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Prior to Registering in Grants.gov:

Acquire a DUNS Number (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Acquire or renew registration with SAM (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

To Register with Grants.gov:

Acquire AOR and Grants.gov username/password (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Acquire AOR confirmation from the E-Biz POC (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

To Find Funding Opportunity:

Search for the Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov

Access Funding Opportunity and Application Package (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Sign up for Grants.gov email notifications (optional) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Read Important Notice: Applying for Grants in Grants.gov

Read OJP policy and guidance on conference approval, planning, reporting available at ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.10a.htm (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Overview of Post-Award Legal Requirements:

Review the “ Overview of Legal Requirements Generally Applicable to OJP Grants and Cooperative Agreements - FY 2021 Awards” in the OJP Funding Resource Center.

Scope Requirement:

The federal amount requested is within the allowable limit(s).

Eligibility Requirement:

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Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For-profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses

Submit SF-424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov

After SF-424 and SF-LLL Submission in Grants.gov, Receive Grants.gov Email Notifications That:

Submission has been received in Grants.gov

Submission has either been successfully validated or rejected with errors (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

If No Grants.gov Receipt, and Validation or Error Notifications are Received:

Contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, at Grants.gov customer support webpage, or email at support@grants.gov regarding technical difficulties (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Receive email notification to complete application in JustGrants:

Complete Application in JustGrants

Content of Application Submission:

The following items are critical application elements required to pass Basic Minimum Requirements review. An application that OJP determines does not include the application elements that must be included in the application submission in order for the application to meet the basic minimum requirements, will neither proceed to peer review, nor receive further consideration.

Project Abstract

Proposal Narrative

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based form)

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Content of Application Submission

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) in Grants.gov

Intergovernmental Review [insert if applicable]

Standard Applicant Information (SF-424 info from Grants.gov)

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Disclosure of Process related to Executive Compensation

Additional Application Components

Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable) [insert if applicable] (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity [insert if listed in the solicitation] (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Disclosures and Assurances

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (Pending Applications) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

DOJ Certified Standard Assurance (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

Applicant Disclosure and Justification - DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide)

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